Google Map Tracks Modern Day Pirate Attacks

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Google Map Tracks Modern Day Pirate Attacks

No, the denizens of Pirate Byran aren't in the news again. These are real-life pirate attacks – boats, seized cargo, the whole bit – as documented by the International Chamber of Commerce's Commercial Crime Services. They provide a Google Maps mashup showing all documented pirate attacks for each of the last three years. Red denotes a successful attack. Yellow marks an attempt.

As you can see above, Southeast Asia was a hive of piracy in 2006. Also, do yourself a favor and keep your keel out of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Check out the map after to jump to see why.